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Fans get ready for She & Him in 2010

One of my favorite things about living in Chicago is the summer music scene. It’s the reason why, for three months, I forget about the fact that local rock bands in the Windy City have to help us cope with nasty Midwestern blizzards and sub-zero temperatures.

And since it began three years ago, one of the best places to see live music for free in Chicago is the Downtown Sound music series at Millennium Park.

Looking back, I have some great memories, one of which is seeing Andrew Bird evoke a frenzy of kids to rush the stage at the Pritzker Pavilion where the Downtown Sound concerts are held.

The series includes 10 free concerts that start at 6:30 p.m on Mondays and runs from May 23 through July 25. This year’s line-up includes a great mix of indie rock, pop bands and rock stalwarts.